Dune 4 will reportedly extend the franchise with Warner Bros: Reports

After the success of the Dune franchise, Warner Bros. will reportedly continue the saga with a fourth film, Dune 4 in the making. Helmer Denis Villeneuve has neatly crafted the story since Dune (2021) adapting it from Frank Herbert’s sci-fi masterpiece.

As already confirmed by multiple sources, the Dune trilogy will be concluded by Dune: Messiah which is currently in production. Moreover, HBO's prequel series Dune: Prophecy has further engaged the audience with the origin story of Bene Gesserit.

Considering all these, plans for a fourth movie have left the fans excited and speculating more than ever. Hollywood insider Daniel Richtman has recently shared an update where Dune 4's development has been mentioned along with one more show in the queue.

Dune 4 to reportedly continue the saga with Warner Bros.

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The third film in the franchise, Dune: Messiah is set for a 2026 release and now we have an update on another piece - Dune 4. Moreover, Warner Bros. reportedly has plans for a TV show as well.

According to Hollywood insider Daniel Richtman:

"I hear that Legendary/WB already have plans for more Dune. Including a second show and a 4th film."

Though we do not have any specific details the latest news gives some idea about the future of the franchise. As per reports, Warner Bros. is also in talks with director Denis Villeneuve to work on Annie Jacobsen's Nuclear War: A Scenari for Dune 4. All reports point in the same direction but we still need to wait for an official confirmation from Warner Bros. as well as Denis Villeneuve.

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Dune: Messiah is currently being developed by Warner Bros. and Denis Villeneuve. Though Dennis initially stated that this would be his last movie in the trilogy, the latest reports have made things look a bit different. So, it is yet to be confirmed whether he will direct Dune 4.

However, the story continues in the third installment with Paul Atreides as the Emperor as an enraged Fremen army stands in a post-war apocalyptic world. On the other hand, Paul is ready to go at any length to secure his empire's future.

Following the box-office success of Dune: Part Two (one of the highest-grossing films in 2024), fans await to see yet another ensemble cast returning with a perfectly crafted story. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Rebecca Ferguson were among the lead cast with Florence Pugh and Dave Bautista in supporting roles.